Illinois’ quantum computing partnership with DARPA could create thousands of jobs

(WTVO) — The State of Illinois is teaming up with The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for a project involving quantum computing.

The partnership is called the “DARPA Illinois Quantum Proving Ground”. The partnership will focus on quantum computing prototypes as well as testing and evaluating the prototypes.

The state and federal governments will commit up to $140 million each, initially.

“It’s going to ensure our quantum campus and the development of our quantum industry is secured as a global leader,” Pritzker told the Sun-Times . “We’re the only state that put forward a quantum campus and quantum plan. And the federal government stepping up and becoming an important partner, particularly DARPA, is a lot of validation.”

The impact of this program is projected to be $60 billion in economic benefits and could bring thousands of new jobs.

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